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As a Native-led firm, we believe humanity has embarked on a multi-generational journey, returning to core #Native principles anchored by a belief of balance and harmony between and among the mind, body, and spirit. The future is Indigenous. ✅ Visit our website to learn more about our investment approach. (Link in Bio) #relevanceventures #venture #venturecapital #privateequity #venturedebt #alternativeinvestments #wellness #healthandwellness #native #nativeamerican #indigenous #diversity #diversityinventure #diversefounders #indigenousfounders #nativefounders

Discover the transformative power of wellness with Relevance Ventures, rooted in restoring balance amidst societal changes.  READ our latest article “The Pursuit of Balance: The Wellness Revolution” to learn how we are driving innovation towards a healthier future for individuals, communities, and ecosystems.  ✅ Article is available in our Shorby. (Link in Bio) #relevanceventures #venture #venturecapital #privateequity #venturedebt #alternativeinvestments #wellness #healthandwellness #native #nativeamerican #indigenous #diversity #diversityinventure #diversefounders #indigenousfounders #nativefounders #nativeamericanfounders #diverseinvestors #DEI #impact #impactinvesting #impactventure #socialimpact #diverseboardmembers #diverseboards #diverseboardroom #dei #csr #corporatesocialresponsibility

Relevance Ventures prioritize solutions that enrich lives and communities, with a core focus on wellness. We believe seeding creativity in technology and health solutions will continue to drive sector growth. ✅ Visit our website to learn more about our mission. (Link in Bio) #relevanceventures #venture #venturecapital #privateequity #venturedebt #alternativeinvestments #wellness #healthandwellness #native #nativeamerican #indigenous #diversity #diversityinventure #diversefounders #indigenousfounders #nativefounders

“Does the business make people healthier? Does it restore balance where imbalance is truly harmful? We invest when we have skills that we can add along with our cash to make that outcome more likely,” says Dean Newton. ✅ READ Forbes magazine’s exclusive interview with Relevance Ventures co-founder, Dean Newton. (Link in Bio ➡️ News section) #relevanceventures #venture #venturecapital #privateequity #venturedebt #alternativeinvestments #wellness #healthandwellness #native #nativeamerican #indigenous #diversity #diversityinventure #diversefounders #indigenousfounders #nativefounders #nativeamericanfounders #diverseinvestors #DEI #impact #impactinvesting #impactventure #socialimpact #diverseboardmembers #diverseboards #diverseboardroom #dei #csr #corporatesocialresponsibility

Sneak Peek! Check out the new new coming soon! This design debuted as part of the Indi Contrary Collection. We will have a few available on the 12th! 🦅🦅🦅🦅 #indicity #indigenousfashion #indigenousfounders #entreprenista

📣 We are stoked to rep @beejes aka #bethdutton 😳 and help the @virtual_gurus team with public and #mediarelations - honestly, we might never take these hoodies off 😜💕🤘 Big things com’n down the pipe for this Canadian founder, just you wait and see 🤯 Toured the newest part of their office today! #creativespaces #founderfriday #yyctech #albertatech #publicrelations #mediarelations #techpr #steam #stem #indigenousbusiness #indigenousfounders #femalefounders #collaboration #community #goals #foundergoals #creativeminds

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with us! Today, and every day we celebrate. New Majority Capital is focused on closing the wealth and gender gaps one step at a time by supporting Indigenous founders. Know an Indigenous individual we should meet? Reach out at the link in bio! #nativeamericanheritagemonth #indigenousbusiness #indigenouswomen #indigenousfounders #indigenousowned #newmajoritycapital #entrepreneurship #entrepreneurshipbusinessowner

A BIG thank you to @k.isforkourt, @basf_personalcare and @stitchcrew for the invitation to guest speak on Ready for Retail at the first annual Indigenous Beauty Bootcamp for Canadian founders! I loved connecting with all of the amazing founders on this call to talk all things retail.❤️ #bebravura #readyforretail #indigenousbeautybrand #indigenousfounders #retailwebinar

On this Indigenous Peoples’ day, as two Maori female founders, we want to highlight the work of Indigenous climate justice and human rights defender @helenagualinga along with the incredible organization @daughters4earth whose work we learned about recently when we attended their event in NY celebrating the launch of their new campaign The Hummingbird Effect. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ At 20 years old Helena advocates for the protection of the Amazon Rainforest and Indigenous people’s rights. Gualinga is from the Kichwa community of Sarayaku, a community that has been fighting against big oil for decades. She is a co-founder of @pollutersout and a member of the Indigenous Youth Collective of Amazon Defenders. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Daughters for Earth actively seeks out and backs women-led climate solutions, understanding that when women are given equal opportunities and the right resources to participate in climate action, entire communities and ecosystems experience positive outcomes. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The Hummingbird Effect serves as a rallying call, urging individuals to proactively endorse and champion women’s leadership in addressing climate change. By embracing varied perspectives and fostering cooperation, we can shape a world where women’s voices and contributions are fully acknowledged, and integrated in our efforts to reverse climate change. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #thehummingbirdeffect #climatectivism #indigenouswomen #daughters4earth #indigenouspeoplesday #indigenousfounders @zainabsalbi

Such a joy to be in a @solvemit cohort with these Indigenous relatives and their great organizations! 🧡💛🧡💛 @bankwithtotem @makahanakaike @shawish.market @waniskaw @adventureseeker02 @indigeponics #indigenous #indigenousfounders #nativefounders #nativesinstem #nativesintech #landback

Red,White and Blended was born July 1st. We're just going to grow this! #danceblends #candeladancestudio #themorrigandances #redwhiteandblended #bipocartists #bellydanceclasses #bollywood #bellydance #westcoastswing #latindancing #tribalfusion #dancelessons #candeladancestudio #meltingpotamerica #indigenousfounders #allkindsofpeople #americancrazy #nobodysnobody #brothersosborne

What a spectacular way to wrap 48 hours in the Bay: Seshes and dinner with @jocybossy and crew in Oakland before a late-night flight back to the DEN. #indigenousfounders #grasslandsaf

Got big news that gone follow through with bigger moves, making sure everything is on the table, I got shit to prove 🙌🏽🌎🤫 . . . . #indigenousartist #2spirit #indigenousowned #indigenousdesigner #indigenoushiphop #indigenousmusic #nativehiphop #indigenousfounders #NomadHill

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER: The Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business (PSIB) is the Government of Canada's policy to support Indigenous businesses with procurement opportunities. Together with Shyra Barberstock, PhD Candidate, Ryan Karonhiowanen Barberstock, Barry Payne and Indigenous founders, eQuo's hosts a conversation on the future of Indigenous Business and Procurement. We'll explore many different aspects relating to Indigenous Business, and how non-Indigenous companies can work with Indigenous founders to improve their own procurement practices and find new market opportunities and business relationships. This will include a discussion relating to the following questions... -How did Indigenous trade originally occur throughout North America? -What is the significance of Wampum belts? -What is the current state of the Indigenous entrepreneurial ecosystem? -What are recent changes to Indigenous procurement in Canada? -How can Indigenous companies compete for federal government contracts? -How can Indigenous companies work on major Crown projects? -How can Indigenous companies have access to tools to increase their visibility to federal procurement officers? -How can Indigenous companies explore partnerships and joint-ventures? -How can Indigenous companies new supply chains including links to corporate Canada? -How can non-Indigenous companies access Indigenous companies as part of their economic reconciliation efforts? Join us as we explore these, and other, important questions: https://www.linkedin.com/events/exploringthefutureofindigenousb6972907582483030017/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_detail_base%3BbWrPbebTRZ2JbNHHu87juQ%3D%3D #Indigenousbusiness #Indigenousprocurement #goIndigenous #Indigenousfounders #smallbusinessstrategy #smallbusiness

The Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business (PSIB) is the Government of Canada's policy to support Indigenous businesses with procurement opportunities. Together with Shyra Barberstock, PhD Candidate, Ryan Karonhiowanen Barberstock, Barry Payne and Indigenous founders, eQuo's hosts a conversation on the future of Indigenous Business and Procurement. We'll explore many different aspects relating to Indigenous Business, and how non-Indigenous companies can work with Indigenous founders to improve their own procurement practices and find new market opportunities and business relationships. This will include a discussion relating to the following questions... -How did Indigenous trade originally occur throughout North America? -What is the significance of Wampum belts? -What is the current state of the Indigenous entrepreneurial ecosystem? -What are recent changes to Indigenous procurement in Canada? -How can Indigenous companies compete for federal government contracts? -How can Indigenous companies work on major Crown projects? -How can Indigenous companies have access to tools to increase their visibility to federal procurement officers? -How can Indigenous companies explore partnerships and joint-ventures? -How can Indigenous companies new supply chains including links to corporate Canada? -How can non-Indigenous companies access Indigenous companies as part of their economic reconciliation efforts? Join us as we explore these, and other, important questions: https://www.linkedin.com/events/exploringthefutureofindigenousb6972907582483030017/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_detail_base%3BbWrPbebTRZ2JbNHHu87juQ%3D%3D #Indigenousbusiness #Indigenousprocurement #goIndigenous #Indigenousfounders #smallbusinessstrategy #smallbusiness

The Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business (PSIB) is the Government of Canada's policy to support Indigenous businesses with procurement opportunities. Together with Shyra Barberstock, PhD Candidate, Ryan Karonhiowanen Barberstock, Barry Payne and Indigenous founders, eQuo's hosts a conversation on the future of Indigenous Business and Procurement. We'll explore many different aspects relating to Indigenous Business, and how non-Indigenous companies can work with Indigenous founders to improve their own procurement practices and find new market opportunities and business relationships. This will include a discussion relating to the following questions... -How did Indigenous trade originally occur throughout North America? -What is the significance of Wampum belts? -What is the current state of the Indigenous entrepreneurial ecosystem? -What are recent changes to Indigenous procurement in Canada? -How can Indigenous companies compete for federal government contracts? -How can Indigenous companies work on major Crown projects? -How can Indigenous companies have access to tools to increase their visibility to federal procurement officers? -How can Indigenous companies explore partnerships and joint-ventures? -How can Indigenous companies new supply chains including links to corporate Canada? -How can non-Indigenous companies access Indigenous companies as part of their economic reconciliation efforts? Join us as we explore these, and other, important questions: https://www.linkedin.com/events/exploringthefutureofindigenousb6972907582483030017/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_detail_base%3BbWrPbebTRZ2JbNHHu87juQ%3D%3D #Indigenousbusiness #Indigenousprocurement #goIndigenous #Indigenousfounders #smallbusinessstrategy #smallbusiness

Thank you @leadershiplouisville and keynote speaker @Allan_Houston for sharing about the Founder Forward program. If you are interested in supporting Black, Latinx, and Indigenous founders in closing the early stage capital and advising gap, we are looking for volunteer mentors! Your professional skills can help these businesses overcome real challenges to their growth. Be part of something special - volunteer today! Click the link in our bio for more information.

It was an honour to attend the Brisbane NAIDOC Ball with our client and event sponsor @supplyaus over the weekend. A fantastic opportunity to celebrate the great work being done by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities in South-East Queensland. Thank you to @tripleamurrie and @naidocweek for hosting a great evening in recognition of Indigenous excellence! #SupplyAus #Indigenous #IndigenousHistory #IndigenousAustralian #IndigenousCulture #NAIDOC #NAIDOCWeek #DHUWAcoffee #AromasCoffee #IndigenousBusiness #IndigenousFounders #IndigenousBusinessAustralia #IndigenousBusinessOwner #aboriginalculture

👏👏🏽👏🏾  We’re celebrating Pilar Johnson - leader of @DebutCapital for doing the essential work of investing in Black, Latinx and Indigenous founders. We know these founders receive <1% of overall all venture capital investment. We need more of this! Progress 🔑⁠ ⁠ Learn more about Deput Capital via the link in our bio⁠ ⁠ #venturecapital #latinx #blackfounders #indigenousfounders #debutcapital #techcrunch

We’d now like to introduce you to SeekPeak’s co-founder and President – Jason Wuttunee. Our in-house eagle-eye and advocate, he’s probably the only person to appear at the Supreme Court of Canada and gain access to Berlin’s famed Berghain in the same year. Jason is a lawyer having 16 years experience with a law degree from the University of Toronto. He started his career with regional and national firms in commercial litigation and employment law (with exposure to large-cap M&A transactions) and later worked in complex trial and appellate litigation for several years. He’s also held Director positions in the non-profit sector Jason is a proud member of the Red Pheasant First Nation in Saskatchewan. His father was the first Indigenous lawyer in Western Canada and founded what is now the Assembly of First Nations, amongst many other accomplishments. A doting father, accomplished traveller, and highly respected lawyer – we are proud to have Jason as 1/2 our founding team. #canadiantraveller #canadiantech #inventures #platformcalgary #ac100 #gq #globetrotter #globeandmail #indigenousfounders #indigenousentrepreneur #madeinalbertaawards #condenasttraveller #goop #canadianbusiness #yyctech #uoft #uoftlaw #uofc #forbes #forbestravelguide #fastcompany

A throwback to the start of OSO Skincare with Co- founder @ariellevocale and the rest of our incredible team. See how it’s going at ososkincare.com.au Photos by @traceyleehayes • • • • #OSO #OtherSignificantOther #nativeingredients #cleanbeauty #modernskincare #Aussiemade #OSOGlow #powerofnature #veganskin #crueltyfreeskincare #glowgetters #naturalskincare #melbourneskincare #skincarecommunity #skincarelove #skincareobsession #glowingskin #aussieglow #indigenousentrepreneur #womeninbusiness #indigenousfounders #nativeskincare #OSO101

It’s Friday and we are ready for the weekend! ✨ What are your weekend plans? Comment below ⬇️ • • • #OSO #OtherSignificantOther #NativeIngredients #AustralianSkincare #cleanbeauty #Aussieskin #skingram #weekendskincare #skinfluencer #veganskin #crueltyfreebeauty #aussieglow #skinblogger #melbourneskincare #glowgetter #skincarelove #skincareaddicts #weekendskin #womeninbusiness #indigenousfounders

RSVP using #linkinbio! This event features: -Highlights from the incredible ideas pitched -A panel discussion on equity in #startupfunding -Insights from founders and judges -The announcement of our $10k grand prize winner!!! #BIPOC #nonbinary #funding #pitchcontest #Blackfounders #Indigenousfounders #LGBTQfounders #femalefounders #nonbinaryfounders #BIPOCfounders ​​ #newproductdevelopment #startup #inclusiveworkplace #deib #futureofwork #voodlevisionariesgrant #voodleme #founders #entrepreneurs https://bit.ly/366fRJi

Remember these names!! Go check out the pitches from the incredible founders going after our $10k grant and remember to VOTE to help decide who moves on to the Top 10: https://bit.ly/36UWljd You can vote for as many pitches as you want! So log in, hit the heart button, and share your faves with your network #Blackfounders #Indigenousfounders #LGBTQfounders #femalefounders #nonbinaryfounders #BIPOCfounders ​​ #newproductdevelopment #startupfunding #inclusiveworkplace #deib #futureofwork #voodlevisionariesgrant #voodleme #founders #entrepreneurs

Need some inspiration? Check out the applicants for our first ever #VoodleVisionariesGrant! These incredible founders are showing us countless ways to build a better #futureofwork... today. View their pitches and vote for your favorites to help decide who moves on to round 2 here: https://lnkd.in/devDf26r Applications officially close THIS FRIDAY (2/25) at midnight PST. #Blackfounders  #Indigenousfounders  #LGBTQfounders  #femalefounders  #nonbinaryfounders  #BIPOCfounders ​​ #newproductdevelopment  #startupfunding  #inclusiveworkplace  #deib  #futureofwork  #voodlevisionariesgrant  #voodleme  #founders  #entrepreneurs image description: young black woman in pink smiling at the camera with text that reads: Voodle Visionaries Grant Win $10k for Your Startup With a 60 Second Pitch. For Women, Non-binary, and BIPOC founders. Apply or Vote Now. http://www.voodle.com/grant

Less than 2 weeks left to apply!! Remember to vote for your favorite pitches. #Linkinbio to learn more! #entrepreneur #startup #Blackfounders #Indigenousfounders #LGBTQfounders #femalefounders #nonbinaryfounders #BIPOCfounders ​​ #newproductdevelopment #startupfunding #inclusiveworkplace #deib #futureofwork #voodlevisionariesgrant #voodleme #founders #entrepreneurs

Is this you?!? 👀 #Linkinbio to learn more! #entrepreneur #startup #Blackfounders #Indigenousfounders #LGBTQfounders #femalefounders #nonbinaryfounders #BIPOCfounders ​​ #newproductdevelopment #startupfunding #inclusiveworkplace #deib #futureofwork #voodlevisionariesgrant #voodleme #founders #entrepreneurs

Is this you?!? 👀 #Linkinbio to learn more! #entrepreneur #startup #Blackfounders #Indigenousfounders #LGBTQfounders #femalefounders #nonbinaryfounders #BIPOCfounders ​​ #newproductdevelopment #startupfunding #inclusiveworkplace #deib #futureofwork #voodlevisionariesgrant #voodleme #founders #entrepreneurs

Is this you?!? 👀 #Linkinbio to learn more! #entrepreneur #startup #Blackfounders #Indigenousfounders #LGBTQfounders #femalefounders #nonbinaryfounders #BIPOCfounders ​​ #newproductdevelopment #startupfunding #inclusiveworkplace #deib #futureofwork #voodlevisionariesgrant #voodleme #founders #entrepreneurs

Is this you?!? 👀 #Linkinbio to learn more! #entrepreneur #startup #Blackfounders #Indigenousfounders #LGBTQfounders #femalefounders #nonbinaryfounders #BIPOCfounders ​​ #newproductdevelopment #startupfunding #inclusiveworkplace #deib #futureofwork #voodlevisionariesgrant #voodleme #founders #entrepreneurs

@cheekbonebeauty ‘s #RightTheStory campaign ➡️ in collaboration with @sephoracanada & @sidlee_official , and featuring @pricelys ‘ powerful words, went live TODAY. The campaign is an act to reclaim the narrative surrounding Indigenous peoples in the media through challenging stereotypes and underrepresentation by amplifying the voices of unsung Indigenous heroes. We are huge fans of Cheekbone Beauty, founded by Jenn Harper. Be sure to check it out. . . . #indigenousartist #cheekbonebeauty #challengestereotypes #indigenousbusiness #indigenousfounders #sustainablemakeup #beautycommunity #sephoracanada #redlipstick #amplifyindigenousvoices

The VC industry has a major problem: diversity and inclusion shouldn't just be buzzwords–historically ignored Founders want to see the receipts! ⠀ ⠀ We're on a mission to do fix this and we cannot wait to keep transparently sharing our VC journey with you all. Watch this space! ⠀ ⠀ On that note, today begins National 'Hispanic' Heritage Month! We'd love to highlight our dynamic community of Founders within this demographic via @ OverlookedVC's Twitter. ⠀ ⠀ We know that everyone doesn't identify with the term 'Hispanic’ so please add your preference. Comment below with your Twitter handle or/and website + pronoun + one-liner (super brief). ⠀ ⠀ Let’s not overlook Black and Indigenous representatives if you’re tagging your network please 📝⠀ ⠀ #OverlookedVentures #VentureCapital #DiversityAndInclusion #RepresentationMatters #NationalHispanicHeritageMonth #Tech

🥂Win Wednesday🥂 Here's how we're all winning. Did you know that the largest growing demographic of founders is women of color. Even with receiving less than 3% of VC funding, WOC started 70% of new companies in the US last year. For example, 259 Black women and 227 Latinas open new businesses every single day. Plus, women as a population control or influence 85% of consumer spending. That's $31.8 trillion in worldwide spending 👀 If we could make the pathways clear to women-owned brands, women simply supporting women-led businesses is an action that can make a profound impact. Are you in?💃🏽 We are surrounded by current and future WOC founders. In a system and society under serving them, they're stepping out to navigate it alone to serve their families and their community. WOC are rewriting the profile and agenda of business ownership. We are witnessing a new era across all industries. And I'm here for it. Hell, everyone following is here for it and that's something. What more can we do together? I have a few ideas. Time to pivot again 😊 Thank you to all who allowed me to spotlight your beautiful faces the last few months to identify this movement happening in the PNW. Meeting most of you has changed my life and the cool part is there are so many more to meet. So what do ya'll think. Should we all have a party or something 🥂🥳

“Celebrating our History”- 📺🔴🟡🟣🔵🟢 POPtv spotlights world class beauty brand▶️ @cheekbonebeauty ✨✨✨- Aaniin! “Cheekbone Beauty is an Indigenous-owned beauty brand, known for creating your favourite high quality, cruelty-free beauty products” “Each shade in our Warrior Women liquid lipstick collection is named for inspiring an Indigenous woman like Olympian and speaker Waneek Horn-Miller, activist Sarain Fox, former Mrs. Universe Ashley Callingbull and singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie. Cheekbone Beauty aims to make Indigenous youth feel seen in the beauty community by showcasing some of the fearless Indigenous women reaching beyond the cultural divide and making a difference.”

📺🔴🟡🟣🔵🟢 POPtv spotlights world class beauty brand▶️ @cheekbonebeauty ✨✨✨From the incredible products, Dragons Den, to a big announcement coming up July 15th- we talk to the amazing Jennifer Harper - CEO, brand founder and proud indigenous woman behind Cheekbone cosmetics. So excited to have them spotlighted on POP TikR/// 🇨🇦

Value yourself, know your worth, and let this reflect in your work. That is what we take away from Indigenous Founder, Bethany Yellowtail. She is a fashion designer and the CEO of @byellowtail, a Native American fashion & accessories brand that specializes in storytelling through 100% handmade wearable art. In honor of the recent Indigenous Peoples' Day, we're celebrating Bethany, who is making a way for artists and creators through her B. Yellowtail Collective which showcases the work of indigenous artists across the US. Her work signifies social entrepreneurship by seeing a need and making a space where there previously was none. What an inspiration!

We've hit $50 million! 🍾 Since PledgeMe's beginnings in 2012, more than 130,000 pledges have been pledged through the PledgeMe platform. This has helped more than 1400 campaigners fund the things they care about across Australia and New Zealand. And it's all thanks to you, our wonderful crowd (and the crowds of PledgeMe campaigners!). To the pledgers ❤ You've helped fund social enterprises that tackle social and environmental issues using their business practices or profits. You've helped communities take ownership of things that directly affect them. You've enabled activists to take corporates who are damaging the environment to court. You've funded the dreams and aspirations of so many artists, musicians and performers. You've empowered marginalised entrepreneurs (female founders, indigenous founders, regional founders) to access funding, who've traditionally found it more difficult. You've helped people and communities fund the things they care about, and we thank you for that. To the campaigners ❤ You've turned to your crowds and taken on thousands of new investors collectively because you believe in what crowds can do, as shown by the capital raised to grow your enterprises. You've given people the opportunity to become shareholders of the companies they love. It's incredible what a crowd can do. ❤️ We look forward to the next chapter of PledgeMe and the amazing things to follow. #milestone #50million #socialenterprise #crowdfundingplatform #equitycrowdfunding #capitalraising #impactinvesting #sustainablebusiness #femalefounded #femalefounders #indigenousfounders #newzealandbusiness #australianbusiness #raisinginvestment #impact #socialimpact #funding #artsfunding #arts #dreams #crowd #crowdfunding #equitycrowdscreatechange

Please follow @ifundwomen. They offer tremendous resources for entrepreneurs including grant opportunities to support your fundraising efforts. #entrepreneurlife #entrepreneurtraining #founderlife #financialplanning #socialentrepreneurship #womenentrepreneurs #entrepreneurofcolor #blackfounders #startups #entrepreneurs #familyentrepreneurs #indigenousfounders #blackwomenentrepreneurs #community #tribe #latinxfounders

Ubuntu is a Nguni Bantu term meaning "humanity." It is often translated as "I am because we are," or "humanity towards others," or in Xhosa, "umntu ngumntu ngabantu" but is often used in a more philosophical sense to mean "the belief in a universal bond of sharing that connects all humanity ”. Often the journey of entrepreneurship can feel lonely and challenging, however it doesn’t have to be. Having a tribe, a network and community to rely on is a recipe for success and staying power. There is tremendous power in drawing from collective experiences, skill sets and support be it from family, friends or an online community. Let’s share, exchange and connect so we receive as much as give. Welcome 🙏🏾. #entrepreneurlife #entrepreneurtraining #founderlife #financialplanning #socialentrepreneurship #womenentrepreneurs #entrepreneurofcolor #blackfounders #startups #entrepreneurs #familyentrepreneurs #indigenousfounders #blackwomenentrepreneurs #ubuntuphilosophy #community #tribe #latinxfounders

We are so happy and overwhelmed by how the response was for our Toronto Covid Care Bags! Our team members and volunteers were able to distribute 70 bags, PLUS lots of individual items!! We’d like to thank everyone for their donations, as well as their love and support!❤️ we couldn’t be more happy and proud of what our little team has been able to accomplish! We will be doing a food only distribution this Saturday as well at Moss Park and Allen Gardens! If you able to volunteer or have donations please reach out to us! We will also be doing a partnership with @indigenouswomenrising providing their Covid Care Bundles to those in need across Ontario! Please follow, like, donate and show your support to them as well! ❤️ we want all the love and support we have to be shared, so be sure to show them lots of love! 💖 Thank you so much again to everyone! We can’t wait to take on more projects and work towards building a more sustainable method of living for all Indigenous people across the globe 🌍 Chii-Meegwetch everybody! #tisp #indigenous #indigenoussolidarity #indigenousstrong #covidcarepackage #covidcarebags #indigenousowned #indigenousfounders #toronto #torontocommunity #leadthenewnormal #indigenousforlife #indigenoussupport

We are so proud and excited that we were able to donate some of our Covid Care Bags to @nanookfareal Nanook is an amazing community member who has been helping the less fortunate in the park dale area and we’re sure many other places as well! We know these Covid Care Bags will go to great places in such great hands. Donated items include: 10 Covid care bags (5 Fem, 5 neutral), extra feminine hygiene products, a medium size box of snacks, and a case of water! We also encourage all our supporters to also support @nanookfareal ! Community solidarity is of the up most importance, supporting us means supporting all Indigenous peoples and their rights!! Thank you to everyone who donated and thank you to Nanook, for connecting with us. We hope to work with you again soon!🥰✌🏽 Chii-Meegwetch everybody! #tisp #indigenous #indigenoussolidarity #indigenousstrong #covidcarepackage #covidcarebags #indigenousowned #indigenousfounders #toronto #torontocommunity #leadthenewnormal

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Meet our founder Pōhai! ‘Ōiwi Online is the platform she's building with the goal of helping others find Hawaiian learning opportunities, community groups, teachers and ultimately connections with each other. As someone who grew up disconnected and without ohana to learn from, Pōhai found that disconnection was a common story throughout her journey of reconnecting and reclaiming culture. In her adulthood, many of her fellow students admitted to attending cultural workshops because they too did not have kupuna to learn culture from and did not have the opportunity to study it in our UH system. Others felt disconnected because they could never make it to existing programs or classes and were thankful a single class came out to their side of the island. Others yet admitted that they always wanted to learn, but had never known such cultural workshops existed until now. This brought Pōhai to wonder how many others felt disconnected but didn't make it into these spaces? For every one adult in cultural workshops, how many others also wanted to learn but were left out because of time constraints, location or transportation barriers? For every person at a Hawaiian convention, lāhui event or learning program, how many others were not even exposed to the information about it? And how many did not take the leap to reconnect because they were intimidated or felt outside of the community of those who were versed and immersed in the culture? With an opportunity in 2019 to build community solutions, her journey led to the creation of ‘Ōiwi Online, a platform aimed at breaking various barriers to entry in Hawaiian learning and ultimately helping to heal the disconnect caused by historical events that interrupted the passing down of our language and culture to many ohana. With still a long way to go on the journey of learning and immersing herself, Pōhai hopes ‘Ōiwi Online will make it easier to find resources that fit different learner's needs, expose programs and workshops people otherwise may be unaware of, and find ways to jump into the community and feel welcome by making connections with each other. #indigenousinnovation #indigenousfounders

How can your crowd of customers, friends, family, and professional networks be part of your growth story? 📈 Here at PledgeMe, we believe that equity crowdfunding is one way (selling your crowd company shares). Through a successful equity crowdfunding campaign, you can achieve your next level of growth while welcoming on board shareholders which are arguably your best brand ambassadors: people who love what you do, and who now own a small piece of your company (and so want it to succeed even more than they did before). 🙌 Our impact at PledgeMe is facilitating access to funds and investment for traditionally marginalised groups. In 2019: - over 60% of our equity campaigns had female founders 💁‍♀️ - 55% of our campaigns came from the regions 🏔 - 70% of our companies had impact at their core 👊 Only 5% of the campaigners were indigenous (we're working on that!). Usually, our campaigners are looking to achieve their next stage of growth. However, we've seen some campaigners crowdfunding now to specifically raise funds to help with the downturns resulting from Covid-19. Do you want to know if equity crowdfunding could be an option for you? Join our 'Grow your Impact-driven enterprise: Equity Crowdfunding webinar' event on Wednesday 29th April at 2PM AEST time. We'll be co-hosting it with Impact Boom and answering any questions you may have. See you there! #crowdfunding #equity #equitycrowdfunding #investment #newzealand #crowd  #australia  #impact #impactfocus #communitiesmatter #funding #capitalraising #business #femalefounders #businessadvice #startups #selfcare  #australianbusiness  #australianfounders  #onlineevent  #webinar  #wfh  #customerbase  #fans  #indigenousfounders  #networking  #growthstory  #shareholders  #growyourbusiness

We are live on our Facebook page! Our Founder and Chief Bubble Blower is currently presenting in our 'Crowdfunding 101' session. Learn about what we do, what crowdfunding can do for you, how it's democratising capital raising, and success stories. If you can't join us on our Facebook page now, the video will be available after too. #crowdfunding #equity #equitycrowdfunding #investment #newzealand #crowd #impact #impactfocus #communitiesmatter #funding #capitalraising #business #femalefounders #businessadvice #startups #selfcare  #FBlive  #learn  #onlineeducation  #crowdfunding101  #democratisingcapital #femalefounders #indigenousfounders

PledgeMe proudly supports businesses which identify as social enterprises and which strive to make an impact. We, too, identify as a social enterprise. But what's our impact? 🙌⠀ ⠀ In a world where funding is more difficult to access for marginalised founders, we strive to represent the diversity of the countries in which our campaigners are based.⠀ ⠀ This means, for New Zealand, we want:⠀ ⠀ 50% of our equity campaigns to be led by Female CEOs, Founders or Board Chairs⠀ 30% of our equity campaigns to come from the regions⠀ 15% of our equity campaigns to be led by Māori⠀ 50% of our equity campaigns to be for impact led organisations (eg. social enterprises).⠀ ⠀ Read the full statement from our Chief Bubble Blower, Anna Liz Guenther, on our blog to see why these goals are important to us, how we came up with them, and what we've achieved so far. 😍 If you know a female founder, Indigenous founder or a founder from the regions who is looking to raise capital, tag them! Who would you like to see fund the things they care about?⠀ ⠀ #socialenterprise #impactgoals #diversity #communitiesmatter #companyvalues #ethos #maori #maorifounders #indigenousfounders #indigenous #femalefounders #impact #crowdfunding #regionalfounders #capital #raisingcapital

🧠 Mindset is everything. EVERYTHING.⁣ ⁣ What you do in terms of your daily habits is a result of how you've programmed yourself.⁣ ⁣ 💥 Unlearn the bad habits.⁣ 💥 Unlearn the tendencies that are holding you back from being successful.⁣ ⁣ Mindset is the FIRST topic that we cover during the cohort experience because it's the most important.⁣ ⁣ 💪🏽 Get the structured support and accountability that you need. ⁣ ⁣ Join us for a free masterclass and take your skills to the next level with the cohort program. ⁣ ⁣ ➡️ Link in bio!

‼️ Delane Parnell is the YOUNGEST Black founder to raise $96MM- he’s 27 ‼️ ⁣ ⁣ And guess what - he’s the newest FG Expert Trainer joining us for Cohort 11 🔥⁣ ⁣ Flex on ‘em, Delane!⁣ ⁣ 💥He founded PlayVS, the venture-backed startup building the infrastructure for high school esports. ⁣ 💥He worked at IncWell Venture Capital where he became the youngest Black venture capitalist in the US⁣ 💥He was part of the early team at Rocket Fiber that raised $31M. While at Rocket Fiber, Delane founded Rush Esports, an esports team that was acquired by Team Solomid.⁣ ⁣ ➡️Click the link in our bio to join our next masterclass on Thursday & learn how to raise 💵 like Delane! ⁣ ⁣ Applications are also open for cohort 11 ➡️ foundergym.com/cohort

Rule #1 - Startups are all about SCALE 📶 If you wanna play the game, how are you going to impact millions/billions of lives? #thinkbig ⁣ ⁣ 💥There’s a difference between being a vendor on @etsy and BEING Etsy. ⁣ 💥There’s a difference between being a recruiter on @linkedin and BEING LinkedIn.⁣ ⁣ 💥There’s a difference between being an influencer on @instagram and BEING Instagram.⁣ ⁣ What kind of impact will you make in the world? Learn more 💎 this Thursday at FG Masterclass. ⁣ ⁣ ➡️ Register w/link in bio. See you on Thursday!

Check out this founder’s major keys to early startup success!🤩 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Liyani Rodriguez (@liyanikrystle) FG Cohort 8 graduate and Founder of Brainstorm Quicky. Liyani creates space where freelancers can share knowledge and brainstorm 💭 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Here are Liyani's MAJOR KEYS to success: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🔑 Focus on the problem. No really, Focus 👏🏼On 👏🏼The 👏🏼Problem👏🏼 Don't build what you THINK will solve the problem. Build what DOES solve the problem. Consulting with those who show interest in your product will help you make more informed decisions 🗣 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🔑 Be willing to pivot. Yep, even after spending X number of months building the wrong thing. 😔 It might feel great to have beautiful prototype but the prototype is worthless if it doesn't solve your customers pain point 🎯 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🔑 Change your mindset around your lifestyle choices. You will have to cut back on having expensive dinners and costly gym memberships. The good news is that founders are fulfilled by something else: the impact they make on the world. This means scaling back never felt so good 🥳 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🔑 Have people you believe you want to hire on? Work on small projects first. It’s like the dating period before making a long term commitment to hiring them on or giving them company equity 👥 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🔑 NEVER ADMIT THAT YOU CAN’T DO SOMETHING BECAUSE OF MONEY. Money can’t be your limiting belief. This means being scrappy and creative with all aspects of your business. Find free online tools and use them until you can pay for something different. ✅ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Thank you Liyani for sitting down with us! It was a pleasure to talk with you. If Liyani’s advice was helpful, share it with a friend 🤗 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Click the arrow ▶️ on our post, and JUST LIKE THAT, you’ve made someone’s day 🥰

You need to know how to use an expert or advisor’s time wisely ‼️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We’ve all been there. You finally get a meeting with that 3rd degree LinkedIn connection or mentor you’ve been following on social media. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We are giving you the 6 steps on how to maximize your time with an expert. You’ll make a great first impression and get the information you need 💡 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 1️⃣ Brain Dump: Write down all of the questions you have for this person in no particular order. Get it all out, you will sort it later 🧠 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 2️⃣ Select Your Top Questions: This means cut the extraneous stuff by asking yourself: If they answer this question will it get me closer to what I need to know? Your questions should have a central theme and focus 🎯 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 3️⃣ You don’t need to know it all, but you need to know some. Its not a good use of an expert’s time if you ask questions that can be answered doing a cursory Google search 👨🏽‍💻 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 4️⃣ Create an agenda with time constraints: Map out the order you will ask questions along with how long you believe it will take for your question to be answered. After that, you will know when to move on and get to other pressing matters 🚴🏽‍♂️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 5️⃣ Honor the expert’s time: plain and simple, the meeting starts and ends during the time you both agreed to ⏰ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 6️⃣ Circle back after you apply all that knowledge. Tell the expert how what they said helped you and what worked or didn’t 🤳🏾 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you think one person could benefit from this knowledge hit the arrow on this post, and share ▶️

Wanna know what it takes to break into the startup world? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ FG Cohort 10 Trainer Ruben Harris gives us 6 keys 🔑 for keeping afloat in the startup world 💻 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 1️⃣ Never underestimate the power of a compelling story. If you have a compelling story, complete strangers will go out of their way to help you 👥 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 2️⃣ In our minds, there’s no such thing as a “Cold E-mail”. Cold just means you didn’t put in the work to do research in order to build rapport (warm it up) before hitting the “Send” button 📧 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 3️⃣ Don’t climb the wrong hill. The view from your current hill might be nice, but think about your purpose and take the risk of climbing back down to restart if you aren’t climbing the highest hill (your life’s goal) ⛰ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 4️⃣ Working in startups is mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually draining. Take care of yourself to endure the climb 🏃‍♂️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 5️⃣ All businesses are about relationships and the tech industry is no different 👫 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 6️⃣ Take time to reflect and do something outside of your normal routine 💃🏽 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you want to hear more from our trainers click the link in our bio and sign up for our newsletter 🤩

Investors aren’t investing in you because you spend money too quickly and unwisely 👀 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ FG Trainer, Monique Woodard says: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ “Your first job as an early stage startup founder is to get your first customer. Your second job is to stay alive so you can get the next one." ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Here are the 5 red flag 🚩 expenses that make Monique think twice before investing in a startup: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 1️⃣ Paying for an expensive PR agency before you’ve even found product-market fit. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 2️⃣ Being top-heavy on well-paid ‘executives’ and staff who aren’t engineering or front line sales. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 3️⃣ Paying market rate salaries instead of off-setting lower cash compensation with equity. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 4️⃣ Using a marketing agency who manages your customer acquisition spend. Growth knowledge leaves when they do. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 5️⃣ Expensive outsourced tech teams that don’t live in-house. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Her article is full of gems 💎 it’ll be in the link in our bio!

Should you raise venture capital money for your startup? 🧐 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Last fall, our CEO Mandela SH Dixon, Partnered with AfroTech to help founders determine an answer 🎯 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Here are a few questions you should ask yourself if you want to raise money for your startup: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🗣Are you willing to collaborate closely with a Chief Technical Officer (CTO) to craft the vision for the company and ensure it’s built to scale? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🗣Are you willing to dedicate most of your waking hours over the next 5-10 years to the development of your company? 8-16 work hour days. For years. Are you about that life? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🗣Are you willing to give up the majority of ownership of your company in exchange for millions of dollars? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🗣Are you willing to report to a Board of Directors who have influence over what you do and don’t do? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🗣Are you willing to pursue this path knowing that you have less than 1% chance of making it to an “exit” (i.e. sale or IPO)? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🗣Are you willing to either sell your business to a larger company or take it public on the stock exchange? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🗣So where did you end up? All yes’? All no’s? Or a mix? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🔑No matter what, it’s all good news! There are many more things to consider, but this covers some of the most important questions that will help you gain clarity on the type of founder you want to be. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🔑Want to read more? We’ve linked the article in our bio!

FG Expert Trainer and Partner at Y Combinator Michael Seibel tells all on how to find and successfully recruit a technical co-founder: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 1️⃣ Go through your list of friends 👉🏽but be specific 👈🏽 the person you want on your team needs to be ok with writing code as the primary function of their job 👨🏽‍💻👩🏾‍💻 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 2️⃣ Go through your list of co-workers and recruit from there 🗣 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 3️⃣ Get a job where software engineers work. Pick a smaller company because you will regularly come into contact with engineers 👥 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🔑 But no matter where you find this person: The key to bringing on a technical co-founder is: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🔑 MAKE A REAL OFFER. Don’t offer a side job, a side hustle, nor the possibility for riches in the future 🛑 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🔑 It’s crucial that you offer an opportunity that comes with salary 👏🏼and 👏🏼equity 👏🏼 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Want more gems? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Sign up for our newsletter and you’ll get weekly updates right in your inbox 📨 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Click the link in our bio to signup 👆🏿

Today is the very last day to get your applications in for Founder Gym. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Here’s what our graduates have to say about the program: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Nicole Hollis, Emma Beauty - “The best thing about the FG Cohort was meeting other hard-working and dedicated founders.” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Rebecca Alexander, AllGo - “The best thing about FounderGym is its ability to connect founders. Because of our cohort, my founder network now includes hubs on two new continents!” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Felipe Leñero, eFrima - “I feel more confident and prepared to pitch our startup to investors outside of Mexico.” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ So joining FG means a few things: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 👉🏽You complete a 6-week program that changes the fundraising game for you 💎 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 👉🏽You gain a community of founders from all over the world 🌎 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 👉🏽You gain access to exclusive training videos from our expert trainers 👌🏻 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 👉🏽 You’ll hear from two successful founders about what they did to raise venture capital funding🙋🏿‍♀️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 👉🏽 You’ll learn from our CEO Mandela SH Dixon. She has helped over 300 founders raise $35 Million dollars 📈 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Best thing? You come out with the confidence to fundraise like a boss 😎 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Ready to learn how to raise money for your startup or idea? You have until 11:59 pm PST 🚨 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Ready to start? Click the link in our bio ✅

What’s more important to an investor than a great idea, sizeable market, or the right technology? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The right team 🗣 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Sometimes it’s a team of 1 ☝🏽 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ But most often it's a few folks that make the company go 🏃 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Here are a few considerations investors think about: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A Tech type - Someone who will engineer and iterate on your beta product 📱 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A Marketing type - Someone who facilitate sales of the product to your target market 📈 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ An HR type - Someone who will make sure all the I’s are dotted and the T’s are crossed. For example, ensuring contractors are paid on time 💴 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ These roles are the bones of your startup and support you as you grow 🌱 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Remember, an investor doesn’t just invest in your product, but truly is investing in your team 🔑 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Tonight we are having our last free masterclass, from 5 - 6pm PST jump on that opportunity and sign up. Link is in our bio 👊🏿

How fast and big are you willing to grow your business? 🤔 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Your answer to that question will give you insight into whether you are a lifestyle business or the next Google 📍 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A startup backed by venture capital is expected to make wild growth in a relatively short amount of time 📈 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ For example, growing from 100 to 100,000 users in a year or going from $40,000 in revenue to $400,000 in a years time 🌱 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ That kind of wild growth will impact your company in two key ways: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🔑 Your Team - consider whether your team can support that kind of workload and who you will need to add to your team to get the work done 👥 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🔑 Your Vision - does the pacing of your growth reflect where you want your company to be? Remember it’s YOUR company. Grow in a way that makes sense for you 🙋🏼‍♀️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you want to know more about venture capital apply to Founder Gym by Wednesday, July 10th, 2019. Click the link in our bio for more 💥

Does your company need venture capital funding to grow? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The short answer is: Maybe 👌🏻 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It depends on what your goals are for your company 📍 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Here are 3️⃣ easy indicators that will help you decide if venture capital is for you 🤔 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 👉🏽 Is your company using technology to create growth? This can be an app, interface, or physical tool you have built 📱 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 👉🏽 Are you trying to build extremely fast? Venture capital funding will allow you to go faster and farther than your competition🏃‍♂️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 👉🏽 Are you trying to impact millions of people? A venture-backed company will solve a problem for millions of people at once 🌎 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you answered yes to these three questions, then venture capital might be for you ✅ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ On Tuesday, July 9th, we will be hosting our FINAL Master Class, teaching you the first 6 steps of fundraising. This class is free and you can register by clicking the link in our bio ⬆️

FG Trainer and Technology Partner at Afore Capital Venky Karnam explains the top 4 considerations he makes before investing in a company: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ He pays attention to: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 👉🏽 How you articulate the problem; ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 👉🏽 How you will target your customers; ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 👉🏽 If your team should work on this problem at this time; and ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 👉🏽 If your solution makes sense based on the technology that exists now. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Consider these areas before you pitch tech investors like Venky and bake your answers into your pitch.

What’s the real deal on Founder Gym?! The honest truth? 🐸 ☕️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We educate underrepresented founders on raising money for their startup. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ But it’s much more than that. It’s a community, a teaching space, an opportunity to grow and so much more. . . ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Listen to what our graduates are saying about us: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ “I loved Founder Gym because I felt seen and heard. I also felt like I got the information that friends would give one another. It was a refreshing break from the typically competitive nature of business and be surrounded by people that want to grow and want you to grow as well.” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ~ Brooke Shareé Patterson, Founder of The HGHLT ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ “Before the cohort, I knew that there were gaps in my knowledge base, but I had no clue as to how to fill them. After graduating, my base has been solidified. While I don’t think you can replicate going through actual investor meetings, I won’t feel as nervous when I finally do.” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ~ Jullian Giles, Founder of Kwolya ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ “Before, I was afraid because I did not know this space. I felt I had to have the next Uber idea and look a certain way. Now, I know that there are investors out there who want to fund ideas like mine and investors that look like me. I belong here. Entrepreneurship is in my blood.” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ~ Arlene Perez, Founder of CoCo: My College Counselor ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We’re honored to be a part of the positive transformation of hundreds of founders from all over the world. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We crunched the numbers: 9 out of 10 FG graduates recommend Founder Gym 🎓 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Get a taste of what it’s like to be in Founder Gym tonight by joining our free masterclass. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We will tell all on how to decide if you should fundraise. Sign up at bit.ly/fgmasterclass at 5 pm PST/ 8 pm EST

Listen to what Founder Gym Graduates had to say about Founder Gym! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Our program gives 3️⃣ important things: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 👊🏾Community 👊🏾 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 👊🏼Clarity 👊🏼 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 👊🏿 Action 👊🏿 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ First, we offer a community of founders that offer help, encouragement, and togetherness 👥 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Second, we offer clarity of vision about what, when, and how you should fundraise 👓 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Lastly, Founder Gym prepares you to ACT🏃🏿‍♀️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Our graduates use what they learn in the program to make changes in their business and raise capital 💥 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ These are just a few of the hundreds that have been helped by Founder Gym 👍🏽 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ You can be too! Apply by June 28th so you will have community, clarity, and begin to take action on your startup! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ANNNDDDDDD...You will automatically receive a spot in our BONUS training session: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ “The Secret to Crafting the Perfect Investor Email” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Takes place on Monday, July 1st at 5 pm PST /8 pm EST. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Remember, #weallgouptogether

They’ll say it’s impossible. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Impossible to be an entrepreneur. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Impossible for you to change the world. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Impossible for you to shift wealth. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Impossible to change your life. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Impossible because no one else in your family has done it. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Impossible because there’s no blueprint. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 💥 What they don’t know is, “I’M possible” is a prerequisite to success 💥 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Apply by June 28th and show them exactly what impossible can do 👊🏾 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Get this: You will 👏🏾automatically 👏🏾receive👏🏾 a 👏🏾spot 👏🏾in 👏🏾our 👏🏾BONUS 👏🏾training 👏🏾session: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ “The Secret to Crafting the Perfect Investor Email” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It takes place on Monday, July 1st at 5pm PST / 8pm EST. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It’s possible, with Founder Gym 🗣 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Click the link in our bio to apply. 😉 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

We are now accepting applications for FG Cohort 10! 👏🏾👏🏾 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you apply by June 28th, you will automatically receive a spot in our BONUS training session: “The Secret to Crafting the Perfect Investor Email” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Takes place on Monday, July 1st at 5pm PST / 8pm EST. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In this training, we will unveil the secrets to writing an email that will get investors to perk up, pay attention, and want to hear your full pitch ✍🏽 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🚨 IMPORTANT🚨 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In order to secure your spot in this bonus training, you must submit your cohort application before June 28th🔥 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Once this requirement is met, you will receive the details on how to access the bonus training 👊🏽💥 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Click the link in our bio to apply 👆🏽

Our Program Director Paige shares her TOP THREE TAKEAWAYS after talking with FG Expert Trainer Justin Hovey ✍🏽 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Justin is a Partner at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman and his advice comes with 20 years of experience providing legal counsel to hundreds of tech startups at one of the industry’s leading law firms. ✅ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ His legal practices focus on startup formation, venture and seed financings, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance matters. 🙌🏿 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Here is what Paige learned from Justin’s expert training session 👇🏼 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 1️⃣ Must have a passion to be a startup founder 😍 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 2️⃣ Be ready to have uncomfortable conversations 🗣 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 3️⃣ File as Delaware C corp 👨🏽‍💻 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Need more gems? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Click the link in our bio and sign-up for our weekly newsletter. You’ll get gems right in your inbox! 📧 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Wanna know how to submit the PERFECT Founder Gym application?! ✅ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Check out this great article from our FG Program Director Paige Hendrix Buckner 🤩 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ She outlines her: ”Top 5 Tips for Writing a Strong Founder Gym Cohort Application” 👈🏻 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you are applying to #FGCohort10, don’t miss these tips! 🗣 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Check the link in our bio for more 🙌🏿

What are FG Graduates saying about Founder Gym?! 👇🏾 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Baiyinah Brookins, Cohort 8 Graduate and Founder of Frank and Myrhh says: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ “Honestly, I didn't know much about how to properly raise venture capital prior to this cohort🤔 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This program completely demystifies a world that I don't think I would have had access to otherwise!” 🤩 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The Founder Gym team is happy to know that our six-week program is truly changing the lives of Underrepresented Founders 👨🏽‍🎓 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Want to know how? ✅ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Click the in our bio to learn about our upcoming cohorts happening from July 22 – August 30, 2019 😏 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The application deadline is Wednesday, July 10, 2019 👈🏿

These Graduates surrounded themselves with success, and it shows 🤩 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ “I loved Founder Gym because I felt seen and heard. I also felt like I got the information that friends would give one another. It was a refreshing break from the typically​ competitive nature of business and be surrounded by people that want to grow and want you to grow as well.” FG Cohort 9 Graduate, Brooke Shareé Patterson, Founder of The HGHLT ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Most importantly, they saw themselves reflected in the world 🌍 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ “Before, I was afraid because I did not know this space. I felt I had to have the next Uber idea and look a certain way. Now, I know that there are investors out there who want to fund ideas like mine and investors that look like me. I belong here. Entrepreneurship is in my blood.” FG Cohort 9 Graduate, Arlene Perez, Founder of CoCo: My College Counselor ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Give it up to Cohort 9! Congratulations Grads ⭐️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Want to surround yourself with success? 🤔 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Join FG Cohort 10 from July 22 – August 30, 2019 😏 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The application deadline is Wednesday, July 10, 2019 👈🏿 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Click the link in the bio to apply and read more about our graduates 🎓

These Founder Gym graduates now have the keys to UNLOCK fundraising 🔑 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ “Honestly, I didn't know much about how to properly raise venture capital prior to this cohort. This program completely demystifies a world that I don't think I would have had access to otherwise!” FG Cohort 8 Graduate, Baiyinah Brookins, Founder of Frank and Myrhh ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This founder also said: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ “I now feel confident raising capital because I understand what investors expect of me. I couldn’t honestly say that before FG.” FG Cohort 8 Graduate, Ronald Cuello, Founder of Granudo ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Congratulations Cohort 8 on all your success graduate 👨🏽‍🎓 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you want to raise money for your idea or startup. START HERE, at Founder Gym 🎯 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ FG Cohort 10 operates from July 22 – August 30, 2019 🏋🏼‍♀️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The application deadline is Wednesday, July 10, 2019 🏆 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Click the link in the bio to apply and read more about our graduates ✅

Meet Silicon Valley's Next Seed Stage Founders 💥 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ For six weeks, Founder Gym provided an intense virtual training experience for select founders, led by some of the most experienced investors, founders, and startup lawyers in Silicon Valley💡 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Now, after completing the rigorous graduation requirements, we are excited to officially introduce the graduates of FG Cohort 7 🤩 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Here is some of what they had to say: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 👉🏽 “I have grown as a better leader, founder and fundraiser as a result of FG. I have previously participated in accelerators with my previous startup, and this has by far been the BEST education I've received in this sector.” - FG Cohort 7 Graduate, JM Eberhardt, Founder of Stroll ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 👉🏽 “Before the FG Cohort, I was a problem solver who had a great solution to a problem but was unsure about how to acquire the necessary funds to scale my platform. After the FG Cohort, I feel confident that I can go raise the funds to build and scale my company.” - FG Cohort 7 Graduate, Lincoln Daniel, Founder of Penname ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Congratulations Cohort 7! Go out, and do great things 👊🏽 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Want to join an FG cohort? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ FG Cohort 10 operates from July 22 – August 30, 2019 🗣 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The application deadline is Wednesday, July 10, 2019 👀 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Click the link in the bio to learn about all the Cohort 7 graduates☝🏻